Regional Consultant for Implementation Plan of Indian Ocean Institute

About the role

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) seeks a Regional Consultant to develop an Implementation Plan for the establishment of the Indian Ocean Institute for Energy and Ocean Sciences (IO‑IOES). The role is home‑based with travel to member states and will support the IOC Working Group in defining governance, programme scope, site planning and resource mobilisation.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate nomination of national focal points, maintain contact lists, and facilitate Working Group meetings, documentation and follow‑up actions.
• Support the International Expert in surveying marine renewable energy status across five IOC member states, compiling policies, studies, resource assessments and regulatory information into concise country notes and a regional summary.
• Identify and engage relevant stakeholders (ministries, research institutions, utilities, businesses), arrange interviews and working‑group discussions, and capture priorities, strengths and needs for joint research and pilot activities.
• Assist in drafting the Implementation Plan by translating collected data and consultations into clear inputs on institute mandate, governance, programme, location, skills needs, partnerships, financing, phases, responsibilities and milestones.

Required profile

• Proven experience in regional consultancy, preferably in blue‑economy, marine renewable energy or international development projects.
• Strong coordination and communication skills, able to work closely with multi‑country focal points, international experts and diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to synthesize technical information into actionable recommendations and produce high‑quality reports.